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Jul

How Long Does A Chin Augmentation Last?

Patients whose jaw size, shape, or projection don’t meet their own ideals often consider undergoing chin augmentation. The procedure is far more common than it at first appears to be, though it doesn’t rank in popularity quite like most other male and female cosmetic...

Apr

Popular Male Enhancement Procedures

While statistically speaking, plastic surgery procedures are still done by more women than men, the number of men having cosmetic work done is rapidly increasing. As of 2019, 8% of plastic surgeries in the United States were done on men, for a total of 1.3 million procedures: 211...

Dec

The Maercks Institute Blog | How long can Aesthetic Facial Balancing (AFB) procedures really last and why are these filler procedures usually better aesthetically and financially than Botox and Dysport neuromodulators?

How long can Aesthetic Facial Balancing (AFB) procedures really last and why are these filler procedures usually better aesthetically and financially than Botox and Dysport neuromodulators?

I want to start this blog by saying that I don’t think neuromodulators like Botox and Dysport are bad at all. On the contrary, they are wonderful drugs that can have a place in aesthetic interventions! I have been called Dr. No-tox many times in the past and thi...

Dec

21 Questions With Dr. Rian A. Maercks

Dr. Rian A. MaercksQuestion:Where did you go to school?Dr. Rian:I went to duke university school of medicine.Question:What does the “A” in Rian A. Maercks stand for?Dr. Rian:Adam.Question:How old are you?Dr. Rian:I am 43.Question:What’s your zodiac?Dr. Rian:Aqua...

Dec

MAERCKS MIAMI INFLUENCER SPOTLIGHT

Here at the Maercks Institute we are all about unlocking the inner beauty. Today we wanted to share some of our favorite beauties, inside and out, who trusted The Maercks Institute to give them the upgrade they’ve always wanted. These girls are some of Miami’s...

Dec

Why You Should Be Cautious of The New Trend in Vaginal Health

They’re coming for your vagina!Like it or not, it’s the latest profiteering trend in healthcare, your vagina. Today I received this email from Sciton one of the best manufacturers of laser technology and the manufacturer that we use at The Maercks Institute:&ldq...

Dec

Obstacles to Natural Looking Scarless Transaxillary Results in Breast Augmentation Surgery

Why Do Augmented Breasts Look So “Augmented” or Fake?In this weeks edition of “Why Does Everyone Look So Weird?” I will examine the obstacles to attaining what so many women want in a breast augmentation: A scarless full youthful look that doesn’t ha...

Dec

FDA Warnings on Soft Tissue Fillers and Devastating Complications

Why Does Everyone Look So Weird?How the current FDA warnings will further encourage the creation of strange, dehumanized and puffy faces.On May 28th the FDA issued an important warning regarding soft tissue fillers of all kinds and devastating adverse effects that have been repor...

Dec

Why Botox and Dysport Are Not The Best Solutions for Wrinkles

In this edition of “Why does Everyone Look So Weird” I will explain why I do not think neuromodulators such as Botox and Dysport should have a significant place in aesthetic interventions and why you think they should.You Paid for What?!?!(By the way this is an image...

Dec

Misconceptions about Breast and Facial Plastic Surgery

In a recent consultation I was asked by a patient to articulate and share what I explained in the consultation. Its about time to revive my blogging so with “The aesthetic evil of push” I am starting a series called “Why does everyone look so weird?”...

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